Cooling a 100 Watt CPU

It won't take me to the product page, but just to keep in mind: this is a build for a friend for minimal operations. Example: Heavy internet browsing and minecraft on medium settings comfortably.
 
I don't see a cooler on that build, were you hoping to rock the stock one that comes with it?

The stock one is OK for standard speeds and non-voltage oriented overclocks although it can get a little noisy at full tilt. Something like a 212 EVO handles those loads well and is relatively inexpensive.
 
Since the APU runs off of speedy RAM, get the highest speed you can get with that Mobo. G.Skill Ripjaws X is typically priced under $70 for 8GB 2133MHz.
 
RAM speed isn't as large of a deal since you're already pairing a discrete card with the build.

You may be able to save some cash and pick up a GPUless APU such as the 860K since you're already using a 260X.
 
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